The Wrong Tutor
When star high school athlete Eric needs help with his school work, Emily convinces Eric's mother Carol, that she is perfect tutor for her son but she has other reasons to that stem beyond helping him with his homework.
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Plot Summary
A devoted mother hires a seemingly perfect tutor to help her son prepare for college. However, as the tutor becomes increasingly involved in their lives, the mother begins to suspect that the tutor has a disturbing and dangerous agenda. The situation escalates, putting the family's safety and future at risk.
Critical Reception
The Wrong Tutor is a made-for-television thriller that received a mixed reception from audiences. While some viewers found it to be a suspenseful and engaging film, others criticized its predictable plot and melodramatic elements. It is generally considered a typical example of the Lifetime television movie genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Often predictable and melodramatic storyline.
- Features a suspenseful, albeit familiar, premise.
- Performs as expected for a made-for-TV thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is largely unavailable as this film is primarily a made-for-television movie with limited theatrical release or widespread digital review aggregation.
Fun Fact
The film was part of the "8 Nights of Horror" marathon on Lifetime in 2019, a programming event that featured various thriller and horror movies leading up to Halloween.
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